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TAPERING TOWER AND FINE FACADE OF THE PRIDE OF BRUSSELS

The noblest building in Brussels — some say in the Netherlands — is its town hall, which
stands on the south side of the market place, or Grand5 Place. It was begun in 1410, and its
graceful, open spire was finished in 1454. On the summit is an unusual weather-vane — a
gigantic gilded statue of St. Michael, brandishing a sword. To the right of the photograph
we see some of the old Guild Houses, which are shown in color on page 212.

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